Pinnacle Health and Rehab reports 110 active cases.
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Lewiston police COVID-19 cases up to 16
Fifteen officers and one staffer have tested positive.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine’s new jobless claims hit 5-month high as virus surges
Almost 3,000 state unemployment claims were filed in the first week of December, the largest number of new claims filed in a single week since mid-July.
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Across U.S. and Europe, pandemic’s grip on economies tightens
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits jumped last week to 853,000 – the most since September.
Posted inNation & World, News
The Latest: Jewish Americans plan smaller Hanukkah celebrations to avoid virus
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Phippsburg should enforce mask mandate
Protecting public health isn’t government overreach – it’s government’s job.
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MaineHousing director: Congress, president need to help keep Mainers housed during COVID crisis
Residents across the state are counting on the COVID-19 Rental Relief Program, which will run out Dec. 31 without more funding.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. surpasses 3,000 deaths in a day for the first time; Britain issues warning on Pfizer vaccine
British regulators cite a danger to those with a history of ‘significant’ allergic reactions as the FDA moves ahead with its review in the U.S.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine economic growth report points to short-term hardships, but opportunities down the road
Among the post-pandemic bright spots, the state’s quality of life is expected to attract out-of-state professionals to move here.
Posted inNation & World
Lawmakers act to avert shutdown, buying time for COVID talks
The House embraces a one-week extension of government funding that’s expected to easily pass in the Senate.